A5006823805- Children's Physical and Motor Development
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Inclusion and Disability in Education and Sport
- Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports
- Social and Behavioral Studies
- Education, Leadership, and Health Research
- Physical Education and Pedagogy
- Physical Activity and Health
- Sociopolitical Dynamics in Russia
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Education and experiences of immigrants and refugees
- Physical Education and Training Studies
- Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Spatial Neglect and Hemispheric Dysfunction
- Disability Education and Employment
- Diverse Scientific Research in Ukraine
- Perfectionism, Procrastination, Anxiety Studies
- Retirement, Disability, and Employment
- Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders
- European Cultural and National Identity
- Children's Rights and Participation
- Youth Education and Societal Dynamics
- Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
- Pregnancy-related medical research
Lithuanian Sports University
2014-2025
Šiauliai University
2018
This is an overview of the results from 14 countries or jurisdictions in a Global Matrix Para Report Cards on physical activity (PA) children and adolescents with disabilities. The methodology was based Active Healthy Kids Alliance's 4.0. Data were aligned 10 indicators (Overall PA, Organized Sport, Play, Transport, Physical Fitness, Sedentary Behavior, Family & Peers, Schools, Community Environment, Government) to produce Cards. Subsequently, there 139 grades; 45% incomplete, particularly...
When schools were closed due to the COVID-19 restrictions, teachers challenged engage children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) through remote teaching, particularly in physical education. The European Standards Adapted Physical Activity (EUSAPA) have been used define competencies of adapted education (APE) teachers. Through a consensus building exercise, standards updated this paper include technologically supported pedagogy. Evidence from 125 APE teachers, who completed technological...
Background: Master’s students have been affected by COVID-19 and the changing study conditions due to lockdown. The aim was uncover changes in emotions, coping strategies, psychological well-being during a pandemic. Methods: Ryff scale, multidimensional emotion questionnaire, Brief COPE scale. Participants: sample of 118 master’s after first wave 128 second wave. Results: After COVID-19, happy, enthusiastic, inspired scores construct components increased statistically significantly (p <...
Abstract Across many countries, an increasing number of schools include children with and without disabilities in the same environment, learning class which can be challenging for primary school teachers when teaching physical education (PE). The purpose this study was to investigate use technology inclusive PE by Northern European countries. A convenience sample asked complete online survey measures on (technological pedagogical content knowledge, version (TPACK-21-PE), teacher efficacy,...
Physical inactivity among children and adolescents with disabilities (CAWD) is a global public health issue. Policy efforts to promote physical activity (PA) CAWD have increased. This study summarizes the international policy trend for promoting PA CAWD, behavioral insights specific from country/regional indicators Active Healthy Kids Global Alliance Matrix on Activity Children Adolescents determine translation into practice.International national documents were assessed. Data Para Report...
Special Olympics have grown and became the largest worldwide provider of sport opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities. In addition, programs participation is associated improved physical fitness motor skills as well increased self-esteem, self-confidence, social competence positive self-perceptions. But there still limited research regarding motivation in Olympics, so aim study was to identify why disabilities joined continue participate program. This evaluated 102 (60...
The purpose was to synthesize information gathered from the interpretation and conclusion sections of Global Matrix Para Report Cards on physical activity children adolescents with disabilities. synthesis based strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats framework. procedure consisted three stages: (a) application International Classification Functioning, Disability Health as theoretical framework; (b) identifying aligning indicators benchmarks components through a Delphi approach; (c)...
Cerebral palsy is one of the leading causes movement and posture disorders. Recently, Vibration, as a treatment method in clinical practice has been used complementary approach. The aim this intervention was to determine effect vibration addition conventional therapy on spasticity, range motion gross motor functions children with cerebral palsy. A total 20 spastic diplegic (7-10 years old) were randomly divided into two equal groups (conventional – Control group, plus Vibration group),...
Objective: This study aim was to evaluate the effects of lumbar stabilization exercises on cross-sectional area (CSA) multifidus muscle, trunk muscles' isokinetic peak torque, pain and disability in women with chronic low back (cLBP). Methods: The experimental group (EG; n=55) enrolled a 12-week program. Control (CG; n=51) did not undertake exercises. Before starting exercise program, after completing it 1 2 months intervention following tests were carried out: torque at an angular velocity...
Purpose: to analyze the first experience of administering Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) for students (studs) enrolled in master's degree program majoring physical therapy at National University Ukraine on Physical Education and Sport. Material methods. The survey included 21 examiners (examrs) 46 studs involved OSCE administering. questionnaire consisted questions assessing quality station equipment, clarity exam format, other aspects. Results. All examrs informed total...
Despite the recognized benefits of physical activity (PA) for children and adolescents with disabilities (CAWD), collective information on this is lacking in Lithuania. The purpose study was to investigate current "state nation" PA levels CAWD, based 10 indicators from Active Healthy Kids Global Alliance Matrix 4.0 methodology. Scientific articles, practical reports, published theses related CAWD age 6-19 years were reviewed, data converted grades A F. (A) Strengths, Weaknesses,...
The number of sports programs in the world to promote various integration processes is growing rapidly. Physical activity and sport, football particular, are an excellent strategy for dealing with resettlement challenges refugee children youth (Stura, 2019; Anderson et al., Robinson Svensson & Woods, 2017; UN Refugee Agency, 2019). Scientific problem question: how social skills developed a group activities? Aim: analyze concept development activities identify problems development....
Abstract Purpose Physical activity provides a wide range of health benefits for children and adolescents with disabilities (CAWD). However, despite CAWD being at higher risk physical inactivity, there is lack surveillance systems that capture data CAWD. To address this gap, the Global Matrix Para Report Cards on was set up 14 participating countries/jurisdictions (Ng et al., 2023) based methodology Active Healthy Kids Alliance’s 4.0 (Aubert 2023). This study aims to evaluate process,...
Research background. Physical activity is considered to be one of the most important opportunities for realization non-formal education, considering groups vulnerable persons, i.e. refugee children and young people. sport shape development human mobility at same time develop strengthen all systems body. So question arises, how does personality occurs in process education? How physical recognized through internal external training / motivation factors? The above-mentioned aspects form basis...
Background of the research.The reason ofsocial exclusion ofthe disabled in society isthe negative attitudesof theable-bodiedtowards people with disabilities, and theirbehaviouraccording to this attitude. Social integrationisassociatedwithenvironment’s ability tolerate disabled. Successfulleisure recreationaresomeofmostsignificantfactorsforthesocialization integrationof disabled,whichmakes it possible establish socialcontactsandincreasepersonalself-esteem.Untilnow, according totheinformation...
Background. Intellectual disability is defined as significantly reduced ability to understand new or complex information, learn and apply skills. Integration into the society independent living for intellectually disabled people demanding because of slowdown decision processing. Quick enough response time vital importance not only motor development but also faster better adaptation changing life conditions. Methods. The subjects were 112 persons with without intellectual aged 11 18 years...
Background. Students with emotional and behavioural disorders (EBD) represent one of the most challenging groups not only to provide effective educational services, but often present complex challenges for schools, families, society. There is a lack information about concrete research-based interventions practices which could be helpful delinquent students EBD cope problem behaviour more effectively. The aim study was assess girls living in socialization centres review intervention...
Background. Core stability (or core strengthening) has become a well-known fitness trend that started transcending into sports medicine. It common practice to incorporate balance tasks the training program for athletes who want improve performance and prevent injuries. Hypothesis. We suggest stabilization with closed eyes will be more effective than open eyes. The aim of study was evaluate effect versus on young football players. Methods. Fourteen healthy players aged 10–12 years were...
Straipsnyje analizuojamas racionalus profesijos pasirinkimas paauglystėje, kaip individosėkmingos karjeros prielaida. Kadangi Lietuvoje atliktuose profesijospasirinkimo tyrimuose neskirta pakankami dėmesio specifinei vaikų grupei –globos namų auklėtiniams, siame straipsnyje analizuojamos globos namuosegyvenancių paauglių pasirinkimo problemos. PAGRINDINIAI ŽODŽIAI: auklėtiniai, paaugliai, pasirinkimas.
Background. Self-esteem is one characteristic of personality, a construct self-confidence, self-respect, and harmonious interaction with oneself (Breslin, Leavey, 2019). Research devoted to the analysis men's self-esteem reveals that positive self-evaluation men requires an image physically active man, which man could compare other who demonstrate physical strength (Conzelmann, Schmidt, A man's self-perception part assessment healthy strong person aspect ensures his sociality (Crawford,...